Western Black Sea 2-Night Tour

ABANT LAKE - SAFRANBOLU - TANNERY MUSEUM

Our tour starts by picking you up at 07.00 from Yenibosna Airport AVM Parking Lot, 07.30 in front of Şişli Prontotour Head Office, 08.00 next to Kadıköy Tepe Nautilus AVM (Ayrılık Çeşme Metro Station İspark Parking Lot), 08.15 from Kartal Bridge (E-5 Ankara direction), 08.30 from Gebze Center AVM, 09.00 from İzmit Halk Evi Stop (from İzmit - Adapazarı direction), and 09.10 from İzmit Bus Terminal Bus Stops (opposite ROMATEM). We proceed towards Abant Lake, located at the foothills of Bolu Mountain, via Adapazarı. During the free time provided by our guide here, you can take a walk by the lake or enjoy a carriage or horse ride. After having lunch around Abant Lake, we arrive at our district, which is under UNESCO protection and named Safranbolu due to the abundance of saffron. Passing through the streets that reflect the spirit of Safranbolu, we visit Cinci Inn (Panoramic), Marketplace, Arasta (Shoemakers' Bazaar), Köprülü Mosque, Sundial, and the Saddlers-Textile-Blacksmiths-Coppersmiths Bazaars. Following this, we head up to Hıdırlık Hill to see the city from above. After taking beautiful photos, we return to the city center and visit the famous Turkish delight shop of the historical city, where we get information about Turkish delight and have the opportunity to taste and shop for delicious treats. Afterwards, we visit Turkey's first and only excursion tannery in Safranbolu, which has an 800-year history and is one of the few that has survived from nearly 200 tanneries. After our trip, we check into our hotel. Dinner and accommodation are at our hotel. For guests who wish, we visit the Crystal Terrace (Glass Observation Terrace) (Extra), which was built on Tokatlı Canyon, inspired by the glass terrace examples in the Grand Canyon in America. From the observation terrace, which has a capacity of approximately 400 people, we have the opportunity to take panoramic photos of the "Tokatlı Canyon" and the İncekaya Aqueduct.

Morning Breakfast: Will be taken as an extra at roadside rest facilities.
Lunch: Will be taken as an extra.
Dinner: Will be taken at the hotel and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Safranbolu Hotels, etc.
Rest Facilities: Roadside Facilities
Route: Istanbul – Abant (325 km) Abant - Safranbolu (155 km)
Total Distance to be Covered: 540 Km
Hotel Check-in Time: 18.00

AMASRA - ZONGULDAK - MINING MUSEUM

Our tour, after breakfast at our hotel in the morning, sets off towards Amasra via Bartın. We reach Amasra, which according to Strabo was founded by the Amazons, takes its name from a Persian princess Amastris, has the unique beauties of the Black Sea, and is where Fatih Sultan Mehmet asked his tutor, "Is this the Eye of the World?" (Çeşm-i Cihan). While walking through the streets of the city, which is surrounded by walls that still maintain their splendor; the Kemere Bridge connecting a small island to the mainland, Fatih Mosque, Chapel, Sormagir Gate, Dungeons, Genoese Reliefs, and the Çekiciler Bazaar will be the main works we will see. After our trips, we take a lunch break at Amasra's famous fish restaurants. After lunch consisting of sea fish and Amasra salad, we set off for Zonguldak. First, we visit the Gökgöl Cave, 875 meters of which is open to tourism. After our cave trip, we visit the 'Mining Museum', which is the first and only mining museum in Turkey and reflects the conditions of underground coal production. Here, along with our museum tour, we descend into the old training mine with our guests who wish (if open). After our museum tour, we give free time in the port area. Then we leave the city and start our return journey. We return to Istanbul via Düzce - Adapazarı. We drop you off at the points where we picked you up, hoping to see you in the next Prontotour organization, and we say goodbye to you with sadness. Goodbye.

Morning Breakfast: Will be taken at the hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Amasra Free Menu (Extra)
Dinner: Will be taken as an extra at roadside rest facilities.
Accommodation: ATTENTION THERE IS NO HOTEL ACCOMMODATION TONIGHT.
Route: Safranbolu - Amasra (110 km) Amasra – Zonguldak (105 km) Zonguldak - Istanbul (325 km)
Total Distance to be Covered: 540 Km
Total Tour Distance: 1325 Km
Arrival Time in Istanbul: 23.00 (Arrival times are given approximately according to normal weather and road conditions)

CANCELLATION AND REFUND ASSURANCE PACKAGE: A 100% unconditional uninterrupted refund guarantee is offered in case of reservation cancellation request or change up to 72 hours (3 days) before the tour departure day. The package price is 3000 TL per person for tours with 1, 2, or 3 nights of accommodation. The package price is 5000 TL per person for tours with 4 nights or more of accommodation. The Cancellation and Refund Assurance Package cannot be added to tours with flights.

CLIMATE

The Black Sea climate is effective on the Western Black Sea coastline, and this effect decreases as you move inland. The Black Sea climate, which is effective on the coast, shows some differences compared to other parts of the region. The amount of precipitation in the section is less than the Eastern Black Sea and more than the Central Black Sea. The annual precipitation amount on the coastline is 1200 millimeters. For example; Zonguldak receives 1220 mm and Bartın receives 1071 mm of precipitation. In the interior, the annual precipitation amount falls below 600 millimeters. For example; it is 536 mm in Bolu and 461 mm in Kastamonu. Precipitation is higher on the slopes of the mountains facing north. The main reason for this is that the moist air masses coming over the Black Sea rise on the mountain slopes and leave precipitation. The winter season in the section is colder than the Central and Eastern Black Sea sections. Cold air masses coming from Central Europe in winter cause snowfall in the Western Black Sea. If we summarize the characteristics of the Western Black Sea Region according to the region: -It is colder than the Central and Eastern Black Sea sections because it is open to cold air masses coming from Central Europe in winter -The annual precipitation amount is 1200 millimeters on the coast and about 600 millimeters in the interior.

BUSES

MERCEDES TRAVEGO & TOURISMO: 46+1+1 Seating, ABS, ASR, Air Conditioning, Body Lowering/Raising System, Tempomat (Speed Limiter and Cruise Control), TV, DVD Player (DVD, VCD, CD, MP3), 15" LCD monitor in the front and middle.

MAN FORTUNA: 46+1+1 Seating, ABS, ASR, Air Conditioning, Body Lowering/Raising System, Tempomat (Speed Limiter and Cruise Control), TV, DVD Player (DVD, VCD, CD, MP3), 15" LCD monitor in the front and middle.

NEOPLAN CITYLINER / TOURLINER: 46+1+1 Seating, ABS, ASR, Air Conditioning, Body Lowering/Raising System, Tempomat (Speed Limiter and Cruise Control), TV, DVD Player (DVD, VCD, CD, MP3), 15" LCD monitor in the front and middle.

TEMSA SAFIR / MARATON: 46+1+1 Seating, ABS, ASR, Air Conditioning, Body Lowering/Raising System, Tempomat (Speed Limiter and Cruise Control), TV, DVD Player (DVD, VCD, CD, MP3), 15" LCD monitor in the front and middle.

MIDIBUSES

ISUZU TURKUAZ: 31+1 or 27 + 1 Seating, Reclining Bus Seats, ABS, ASR, Air Conditioning, 1 Monitor, 1 Refrigerator, Kitchen Unit with Water Heater, Reading Lights, Sound System for Guide Announcements, CD and DVD Player.

NOVO LUX: 31+1 or 27 + 1 Seating, Reclining Bus Seats, ABS, ASR, Air Conditioning, 1 Monitor, 1 Refrigerator, Kitchen Unit with Water Heater, Reading Lights, Sound System for Guide Announcements, CD and DVD Player.

TEMSA PRESTIGE: 31+1 or 27 + 1 Seating, Reclining Bus Seats, ABS, ASR, Air Conditioning, 1 Monitor, 1 Refrigerator, Kitchen Unit with Water Heater, Reading Lights, Sound System for Guide Announcements, CD and DVD Player.

MINIBUSES

MERCEDES SPRINTER: 12+1 or 16 + 1 Seating, Specially Designed Reclining Bus Seats, ABS, ASR, Air Conditioning, 1 Refrigerator, Reading Lights, Sound System for Guide Announcements, CD and DVD Player.

WOLKSWAGEN CRAFTER: 12+1 or 16 + 1 Seating, Specially Designed Reclining Bus Seats, ABS, ASR, Air Conditioning, 1 Refrigerator, Reading Lights, Sound System for Guide Announcements, CD and DVD Player.

NOTE: Any of the vehicle types mentioned above are used in our tours depending on the number of people.

OUR TOUR PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CONSUMER LAW NO. 6502.